While taking public transportation to Wrigley Field is strongly suggested -- the CTA Red Line station at Addison is steps from the field -- some Cubs fans might find it necessary to drive to the field and park their cars. Limited parking is available in the vicinity of the stadium.

Shuttle Service

Fans attending night and weekend games can take advantage of the parking and shuttle system operated by the Cubs. The parking lot for the Cubs Shuttle Service is at the DeVry University campus at Western Avenue and Addison Street. For a nominal fee, fans can park their cars in the guarded parking lot and ride the free shuttle to Wrigley Field. Shuttles begin operating two-and-a-half hours before the start of games and run until one hour after the conclusion of night games and two hours after the conclusion of weekend daytime games. The shuttle does not operate for day games during the week.

Parking Lot

Wrigley offers a limited number of parking spaces for day games during the week at a parking lot operated by the Cubs organization. This lot is not open for night and weekend games. The parking lot is located on West Grace Street between North Clifton and North Seminary Avenues. Parking at this lot is available to fans who have purchased a parking pass. Parking passes can be purchased by calling 800-843-2827 (800-THE-CUBS). The cost of parking here is significantly higher than the Cubs Shuttle Service Lot.

Street Parking

Street parking in the neighborhoods surrounding Wrigley Field is extremely limited and highly restricted. The blocks closest to the stadium do not allow parking for any amount of time without a residential parking permit, which are available only to neighborhood residents and guests of residents. However, a limited number of blocks within walking distance of the stadium might allow parking without a permit during day games. Read all signs carefully as illegally parked cars are quickly ticketed and towed. Do not plan on parking on the street for night games.

Private Parking Lots

A number of independently owned and operated parking lots offer parking in the neighborhood surrounding Wrigley Field on game days. Price and availability in these private lots can vary greatly from game to game. Online service like Park for Wrigley offer fans the opportunity to reserve a spot in a privately-owned parking lot by paying online.

Bicycle Parking

Fans looking to parking bicycles have a convenient, secure and affordable option. Bike valet service is provided to cyclists for all Cubs home games free of charge. Cyclists can check their bikes with the valet service on the northeast corner of Clark Street and Waveland Avenue. Two hours prior to the start of every home game, cyclists can check their bikes into the guarded service in exchange for a claim check. Bikes can be retrieved up to one hour after the game.

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